Bridport professional wrestler JJ Gale is preparing for one of the biggest nights of his life when he steps into the ring at London’s Wembley Arena this August.

Bridport residents have said social media is creating ‘monsters’ as the Government announce an imminent ban for children

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes has revealed the moment his puppies attacked a lamb on his farm near Beaminster in West Dorset, leaving him feeling “horrified”.

This is an old picture of Bridport’s isolation hospital, built in 1898 to stop deadly diseases spreading

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff as the Energy Price Cap shoots up next week

Obesity is one of the most significant health challenges facing our country.

Engineering works on the Weymouth-Waterloo line today and tomorrow will cause disruption, it is warned. South Western Railway (SWR) is reminding customers to check before travelling this weekend, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28, as works in t...

The Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG) will host the public transport meeting at Bridport Town Council Offices on Thursday, July 2, at 6.30pm.

A teenager completed a 50km walk under the summer sun to raise money for a good cause.

Internationally acclaimed musicians Arturo Serna and Ana Laura Manero will perform publicly at Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport on July 9.

An iconic clothing shop in Bridport that has been a pillar of the town’s retail facilities for more than 140 years is up for sale

MINOR injuries have been reported after two vehicles crashed on the A35 in west Dorset.

Live updates following a crash on the A35 in Dorset which is causing long delays to traffic between Axminster and Bridport

STUDENTS were forced to evacuate a school in Dorchester after a lightning related power surge made the building unsafe.

Morrisons shoppers have been issued a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket recalled one of its products

An Oscar winning actress with ties to west Dorset is backing an appeal to save a community hub in west Dorset

A PLEA is being made for people help protect emergency services this weekend after the ambulance service which covers Dorset experienced its busiest day on record.

Bridport & Lyme Regis weather: sunny spells, highs up to 25C, gusty winds, and very high pollen levels forecast 26–29 June. Local weekend outlook.

A new DC superhero film and the latest instalment in a slapstick comedy series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

A VILLAGE pub has been forced to pour its last pint due to increasing pressures on the hospitality sector.

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area are commencing next week

“DON’T park illegally  - we’ll get you” – the stark warning from Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland.

A fourth-generation bakery has expanded into Abbotsbury, bringing more than a century of baking heritage to the village

A reader is appalled by the number of Dorset dog owners walking dogs in the heat and says 'it's madness'

ADOPTIONS in Dorset are taking an average of 315 days – said to be much better than other councils.

Highlands End Holiday Park, Cummins Farm, Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping, and Pineapple Farm Holidays are on Campsites.co.uk Outstanding Sites list

Two internationally acclaimed musicians will be giving a recital to inspire students at a secondary school in west Dorset.

Work experience before the age of 16 could be the key to tackling youth unemployment, a new report has found.

The current heatwave will continue with the Met Office saying the record-breaking temperatures could be “beaten again”.

Live updates during the heatwave that we are currently experiencing in across Dorset

Dorset fire stations at risk of closure have been handed a temporary lifeline - but a crunch vote next week will decide whether councillors back a rescue plan that could save them permanently

Schools across west Dorset are introducing a range of measures to cope with extreme heat, including relaxed uniform rules and cancelled activities

RESIDENTS are being asked to help preserve water as temperatures soar to record levels

Dorset’s chief fire officer has praised village campaigners for playing a “pivotal” role in potentially saving eight threatened fire stations

THUNDERSTORMS are now expected to hit Dorset after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday evening

Dorset has now been included in an extreme heat warning as forecasters predict an “exceptional” spell of hot and humid weather

DEVELOPMENT decisions have been made for properties and sites across west Dorset, including schemes in Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and Seaborough.

CHANGES at a holiday park feature in the latest planning applications for sites in Bridport, Charmouth and nearby villages, including proposed changes at a holiday park and several home improvement schemes.

A writer for national newspaper The Telegraph says he was 'charmed' by the Dorset town of Sherborne

BIG projects which tie-up millions of pounds of council taxpayers’ money, but are never started, are to be scaled back at Dorset Council.

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Powerstock, Lyme Regis, Broadwindsor, Burton Bradstock and Beaminster for maintenance and fibre works.

Milly's Ice Cream in Lyme Regis applies for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am–10pm. Public comments to Dorset Council open until 28 June 2026.

Brigadier Nick Orr has taken over as president of the Bridport branch of the Royal British Legion from Brigadier John Dean, who has led the branch for 12 years.

The UK's record temperature in June has now been broken, but what is its record temperature overall?

The Met Office has shared when the current heatwave is likely to end after several red heat health alerts had been issued

Amber and red heat warnings have been placed over certain parts of the UK, as the heatwave reaches its peak, and are expected to last until Saturday evening.

An expert has settled the debate which leaves Brits wondering if they should open or close their windows during a heatwave.

Red weather warnings are in place across the UK today as record-breaking temperatures are expected.

Dozens of families flocked to the west Dorset seafront this weekend for a party in the sunshine

Dorset has been placed under a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the 30s and pose a risk to life later this week